Discover Whiskey - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Choosing A Fine Whiskey!: A Connoisseur's Guide, #1

By Martin Keen

This book is for anyone interested in finding out more about the age old drink of whiskey, exactly what makes a fine whiskey and how to make sure you're drinking the best!

Whiskey production and drinking is surrounded by myths and it can be confusing whether you are drinking Scotch, whiskey, Bourbon or rye!

This book was created to clear up some of this confusion, providing you with an easy to read guide that tells you everything you need to know about whisky so you know your Scotch from Bourbon and can really appreciate this wonderful drink.

Enjoy your adventure into whiskey as you discover a drink which is truly regal in its qualities!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shaharm Publications
• Release date: May 31, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533799968

Martin Keen

Martin Keen is a true connoisseur when it comes to speciality food and drink… especially the drink! From Brandy to white wine, from cheese to cigars and everything in between, Martin loves to find out what makes the good taste great. His passion for the topics he writes about comes through in his writing and he gives you easy to follow guides that get right to the heart of what you want to know about each particular subject. Once you start reading Martin's fantastic guides you will become a true connoisseur yourself!

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1. Introduction

Whiskey is one of the most popular drinks in the world with connoisseurs collecting and enjoying this fine beverage. Originally produced in Scotland it is now made all over the world and in 2014 a panel of judges decided the best whiskey in the world came from Tasmania; a decision which rocked the whiskey world as Japan and Scotland have won every year since the inception of these awards.

Whiskies are typically distinguished by nationality and then broken down in to other sub-categories, which you will find out later in the book. There are a lot of different types of whiskey and there are significant differences between them and as you try the different whiskies you will learn what you do like and what you don’t like.

American whiskey tends to be sweeter than whiskies from other countries and include a variety of drinks including bourbon, rye and Tennessee whiskey. Scotch whisky also has a number of categories and has a more smoky and earthy flavor. Irish whiskey is lighter bodied and Canadian whiskey is fruiter than Irish.

There are many more types of whiskey and as you read this book you will learn to distinguish between them all and appreciate this fine drink.

Whiskey tends to be between 40% and 60% alcohol by volume, with most whiskies falling in to the lower end of the scale.

Choosing a whiskey is about trying lots of different whiskies and seeing what you like. Don’t rush the bottle, just take a few weeks to appreciate it and learn its flavor. Try some cheap whiskey, some more expensive whiskey and then a fine, expensive whiskey. Initially you may not be able to appreciate the subtle differences, but over time as you try the different whiskies you will learn how they differ and determine exactly what it is you like.

The more expensive whiskies tend to be smoother because they are aged longer and the wood takes the harsh edge off the whiskey. The alcohol level also impacts the taste and there is a noticeable different between a drink with 45% alcohol compared to one with 50% alcohol.

Over time you will start to distinguish the differences between the different whiskies and many people recommend starting out with either an Irish or Canadian whiskey as they are lighter or fruiter when drunk. Then move on to American whiskies which have more variety before trying Scottish whiskies, which are harsher but have the most distinct flavor.

Whiskey is a fine drink and whether you spell it whisky or whiskey you will find out everything you need to know about it in this book from buying it, the differences between the different types and how to really appreciate and savor your glass of whiskey.

2. What Is Whiskey

Whiskey is actually a broad term that describes a number of distilled spirits just as the term beer describes a number of different drinks. Whiskey is numerous drinks, all of which will be described later, including Bourbon, Irish, Scotch and more.

Whiskey is a distilled spirit that comes from a fermented mash of grain which is aged in oak containers and then